12) Mexborough School bottom playing fields – in need of full cleanse especially around perimeter/entrance points. Also requested installation of litter/dog fouling bins + enforcement patrols to deal with persistent/careless offenders

13) Adwick Road play area – was riddled with broken glass today. Emergency contact made with DMBC weekend team who removed broken glass straight away. Full cleanse of area tomorrow

14) Verges on Adwick Road/Sticking Hill in need of cleansing

15) Adwick Road near allotments (across from Premier Store) – riddled with litter and in need of cleansing

16) Public Footpath at side of Mexborough Job Centre and Mexborough Allotment in desperate need for cleansing by DMBC

These are just a few examples of community issues recently reported to DMBC.

Most of these issues have been reported via MyDoncaster App which is free to use on a smartphone. This ensures that DMBC are fully aware of each specific issue in a specified location so that they are aware action is required.

A number of local residents have asked if we can go back to running our own town independently as we did back in the 70’s. We would love to revert back to the days of Mexborough Urban District Council but it cannot happen I’m afraid….unless government policy dictates it.

Even if we establish a ‘Mexborough Town Council’….we will still remain under the control of DMBC and have to put up with their priority over community resources.

As local Cllrs, we need as many residents as possible to report EVERY single community issue via the appropriate channels (either via the MyDoncaster App, via tel call to 01302 736000 or via email to – customer.services@doncaster.gov.uk) so that each issue is logged on DMBC systems. Then we can escalate unactioned issues or pick up the need for additional resources and fight for better services and resources for our town.

Please can everyone support us and let us have any reference numbers for issues reported to DMBC which have not been actioned.